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Drought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers support
The government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.
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Big dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades
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Out-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze cause
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‘Pretty flawless’: Rangitīkei club triumphs at prestigious polo tournament
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T&G Global posts 128% profit growth despite $9.9m net loss
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‘Nasty stuff’: Sam Neill joins fight for wool against fast fashion
Kiwis like Sir Sam Neill and Liz Mitchell are backing wool in a fight against synthetics.
‘Effectively a riot’: Intoxicated group causes havoc after national rowing champs
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‘Can we afford this?’: Patients shocked by $1000 after-hours medical fees
Fees as high as $1000 have been quoted for after-hours appointments.
Pest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awareness
About 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.
South Island farmers move to flexible milking
DairyNZ finds over 40% of Canterbury and Otago-Southland farmers use flexible milking.
Sixth-generation farmer appointed AgriZeroNZ chair
Rob Hewett is the new chairman of AgriZeroNZ, replacing Sir Brian Roche.
One of NZ’s largest solar farms on hold after tiny village fights back
The farm would house 560,000 solar panels with the capacity to power 70,000 homes.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farming needs R&D investment
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400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concerns
DoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.
'Balm for the community': Historic lodge to rise again after fire
'The new build will enable us to continue the legacy of the grand old homestead.'
Auckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard case
The witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.
Clutha siege death: Armed offender involved in previous stand-off with police
Farm worker named after being found dead following armed standoff.
Pretty with a purpose: How sunflowers are helping bring back the goodness to cyclone-hit soils
The crop will never be harvested, but it serves a very important purpose.
Person dies in workplace incident near Queenstown
Police said WorkSafe would be notified of the death.
Original painting for Split Enz album cover to be auctioned
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'Pukekos love it': Growing wasabi in Canterbury
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Cat crackdown could be on the way for Mid Canterbury
Ashburton District Council asked to investigate introducing a cat management programme.
Devastated local reflects on 70-year connection to historic hall gutted by fire
Douglas Dance, 84, has been connected to the cinema and hall since he was just 13.
‘Plenty of concerns’: Residents vow to fight solar farm proposal near homes
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Beetle mania: The critters tackling ‘very large’ plant problem
Tradescantia leaf beetles target the rapidly growing South American weed.
Forestry worker injured during workplace accident in North Canterbury
Emergency services responded to the incident at about 12.17pm.
‘A piece of nothing’: A high-country family’s ambitious farm succession plan
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'So cheerful': Sunflowers bring joy despite tough growing season
Sunflowers can help supplement farm incomes or fundraising efforts for growers.
‘Definitely a little unusual’: Summer snow surprises South Island
Snow is falling on Mt Hutt as cold southerlies sweep across the South Island.